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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.58, 1,635.24 and 440.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.58, 1,635.24 and 440.54 is: 660.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.58 : 1,635.24 = 440.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.58/1,635.24 = 440.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.58x = 1,635.24 × 440.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.58x = 720,388.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,388.63/1,090.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.56

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